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Stretch Marks

2016-06-14 17:46:15
I am in process of losing weight in the gym. However, my skin is getting lose and i have started to develop stretch marks. What can be done to prevent those?
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Loosening of skin is a common problem associated with weight loss. Skin tightening can not be achieved with medication. Pls read about hifu body treatments. Start applying topical retinoids and moisturizer for prevention of stretch marks under ur dermatologist guidance. Regards

Answered2016-06-15 06:08:30

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